Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1061. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the difficulty experienced by a person (details supplied); if she will assist in getting this claim processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39208/23]
View answerDisability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
I can confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 22 June 2023.
To determine their eligibility for DA in line with the means conditionality for the payment, an information request letter was sent to the person concerned on 31 August 2023 to supply supporting documentation.
I can confirm my Department received this requested information on 5 and 6 September 2023. The person concerned has been awarded DA with effect from 28 June 2023. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 7 September 2023.
The first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 27 September 2023. Arrears of payment due for the period 28 June 2023 to 26 September 2023 will also issue as soon as possible.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
